Prepare against Luke Chapman
United Kingdom · World #60,034 classical · FIDE ID 343416608
Our database contains 116 games by Luke Chapman, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luke Chapman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luke Chapman before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,856 | 1,976 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,880 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,910 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 34 | 39 | 42 | 29.3% |
| As White | 57 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luke Chapman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luke Chapman's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Chapman usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chapman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chapman usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Chapman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Luke Chapman's chess games
All 116 games by Luke Chapman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 34 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexandr Pereslavtsev | 2,117 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | — |
| Mar 2026 | Abiodun Nelson | 2,052 | Milton Keynes Open 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Imogen A L Camp | 1,964 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A50 |
| Oct 2025 | Guus Beltman | 1,923 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Ante Bilandzic | 1,912 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,716 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,630 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,956 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luke Chapman's chess games?
116 games by Luke Chapman, from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Luke Chapman has played.
What does Luke Chapman play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Luke Chapman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games).
What openings does Luke Chapman play as White?
As White, Luke Chapman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luke Chapman play as Black?
As Black, Luke Chapman most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Luke Chapman's FIDE rating?
Luke Chapman is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Luke Chapman played?
Our database contains 116 games by Luke Chapman, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 39 draws, 42 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luke Chapman?
116 games by Luke Chapman reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.